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Head-to-head · B2B Contact Data Providers

D&B Hoovers vs ContactOut

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score D&B Hoovers #4 in B2B Contact Data Providers 9.0/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit D&B Hoovers
ContactOut #14 in B2B Contact Data Providers 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit ContactOut

D&B Hoovers leads on 1 check, ContactOut on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreD&B Hoovers · 9.0/10
  • Free planonly ContactOut
  • Most featuresD&B Hoovers · 4 of 4

D&B Hoovers scores higher on our rubric for b2b contact data providers: 9.0 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #14.

ContactOut offers free plan; D&B Hoovers doesn't. D&B Hoovers leads on contact database size: 5.2e+08 contacts versus 4e+08 contacts.

D&B Hoovers is the better fit for established company intelligence buyers. ContactOut is the better fit for linkedIn-led sales and recruiting.

  • D&B Hoovers fits best

    Established company intelligence buyers

  • ContactOut fits best

    LinkedIn-led sales and recruiting

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Side by side

Feature D&B Hoovers 9.0/10 Visit ↗ ContactOut 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 7.9
Ranking #4 in B2B Contact Data Providers #14 in B2B Contact Data Providers
Best for Established company intelligence buyers LinkedIn-led sales and recruiting
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $529/yr —
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web Web, Chrome extension
Support Live chat, Phone, Docs Email, Docs
Integrations 4 integrations 5,000+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features D&B Hoovers 4/4 · ContactOut 3/4
Direct-dial data ✓ ✓
Intent data ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Technographic filters ✓ ✓
API access ✓ ✓
Specs
Contact database size 5.2e+08 contacts (best) 4e+08 contacts
Monthly export limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 520M-contact database with company and contact search
  • Intent data, AI scoring, trigger alerts, and buying-group identification
  • API access, CRM integration, and dynamic SmartLists
  • Searches people and companies with detailed professional and firmographic filters
  • Finds work email, personal email, and mobile/direct-dial details
  • Connects with CRMs, ATS platforms, Zapier, and sales tools
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • Integrations are limited
  • Credit-based plans may require careful volume planning
  • The Chrome extension centers prospecting on LinkedIn and company websites
  • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple contact lookup
  • CRM and ATS workflows depend on listed integrations or Zapier connections
Our verdict

D&B Hoovers is a B2B sales intelligence platform for sales and marketing teams that need company research, contact discovery, targeted list building, and prospect prioritization. Its database covers 520 million contacts, with tools for…

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ContactOut is a B2B contact-data and enrichment platform for recruiters, sales teams, and marketers. Its searchable database covers professional profiles, company information, job data, work and personal email addresses, and mobile or…

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  1. D&B HooversB2B Contact Data Providers 9.0Paid
  2. ContactOutB2B Contact Data Providers 7.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • D&B Hoovers — where it wins

    • 520M-contact database with company and contact search
    • Intent data, AI scoring, trigger alerts, and buying-group identification
    • API access, CRM integration, and dynamic SmartLists

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Integrations are limited
    • Credit-based plans may require careful volume planning

  • ContactOut — where it wins

    • Searches people and companies with detailed professional and firmographic filters
    • Finds work email, personal email, and mobile/direct-dial details
    • Connects with CRMs, ATS platforms, Zapier, and sales tools

    Where it doesn't

    • The Chrome extension centers prospecting on LinkedIn and company websites
    • Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple contact lookup
    • CRM and ATS workflows depend on listed integrations or Zapier connections

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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